ancient

Meanings

• adjective

  Belonging to the past, especially of great age.

• adjective

  Relating to the early history of a country or region.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

geriatric , oldster , senior citizen , antique , antecessor , forerunner , aged , eldern , hoary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ancient
rune , tune , mune , june

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Variants

List of all variants of ancient that leads to same result
ancient , ancienter , ancientest , ancientness , ancientnesses , ancients , ancient histories , ancient history

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'antiquus', meaning old or ancient.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The ancient Greeks believed that their gods lived on Mount Olympus.

2. The ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to use paper, made from the papyrus plant.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Antiquity: The period of ancient history, particularly that of Europe and the Mediterranean, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Middle Ages.

2. Ancient ruins: The remains of ancient civilizations, such as temples, palaces, and aqueducts.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, have had a profound influence on Western culture. The study of ancient history, literature, art, and philosophy is an essential part of many educational curricula.

How to Memorize "ancient"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize ancient civilizations, such as pyramids, Greek temples, and Roman aqueducts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate ancient with the past, old age, and historical significance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonics, such as 'Ancient Rome was once a thriving empire' or 'Anc = And, Ancient = Old, Anc = Ancient' to remember the meaning of the word.

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